UIC60 Railway Heavy Steel Rail
Standard: BS, EN 13674-1
Grade: 900A/1100
Length: 12-30m
Model Number: UIC60/60E1
Type: Heavy Rail
Product Introduction
Steel rail types are usually represented by a combination of a group of English code and a group of strings. The former represents the reference standard, and the latter mainly represents the rail unit, for example, length, weight (kilograms, meters or pounds per yard). UIC60 means 60kg steel rail specified by UIC standard. UIC54 means 54 kg steel rail specified by UIC standard.
UIC60 is a standard in the design and manufacturing of railway steel rails, particularly in Europe and other regions that follow European railway standards. It refers to a specific rail profile with a mass of 60 kilograms per meter, designated by the International Union of Railways (UIC).
The UIC860 standard is a unified technical standard formulated and implemented by the International Union of Railways (UIC is the abbreviation of its full French name). UIC is the world's railway organization with the widest distribution, the largest number of members, and the greatest influence. Although the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Japan, and other countries have their own unique railway industry standards, their systematicness and integrity are not as good as UIC standards. Standards formulated by international organizations such as ISO and IEC are also referenced or drafted in accordance with UIC standards to varying degrees.
Product Specifications
UIC 50kg, 54kg, 60 kg rail specification：
| Type | Head Width(mm) | Rail Height(mm) | Base Width(mm) | Web Thickness(mm) | Weight(kg/m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UIC 50kg Rail | 152 | 125 | 70 | 15 | 50.46 |
| UIC 54kg Rail | 159 | 140 | 70 | 16 | 54.43 |
| UIC 60kg Rail | 172 | 150 | 74.3 | 16.5 | 60.21 |
| Grade | Chemical Composition, % | Rm N/mm2 | A5 min % | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Si | Mn | Cr | Pmax | Smax | |||
| 700 | 0.40-0.60 | 0.05-0.35 | 0.80-1.25 | - | 0.05 | 0.05 | 680-830 | 14 |
| 900A | 0.60-0.80 | 0.10-0.50 | 0.80-1.30 | - | 0.04 | 0.04 | Min.880 | 10 |
| 900B | 0.55-0.75 | 0.10-0.50 | 1.30-1.70 | - | 0.04 | 0.04 | 880-1030 | 10 |
| 1100 | 0.60-0.82 | 0.30-0.90 | 0.90-1.30 | 0.80-1.30 | 0.04 | 0.03 | Min.1080 | 9 |
UIC60 railway steel rail Performance advantages
UIC60 rail profile features an asymmetrical design with a flat bottom and inclined sides. This profile provides stability, durability, and resistance to lateral forces, making it suitable for high-speed and heavy-haul railway lines.
The use of UIC60 steel rail offers several benefits, including:
1. High Load-bearing Capacity: UIC60 railway steel rail have a higher mass compared to lighter rail profiles, allowing them to withstand heavier loads and higher axle loads. This makes them suitable for heavy freight transportation and high-speed passenger trains.
2. Enhanced Stability: The asymmetrical design of UIC60 railway steel rail provides improved stability and resistance to lateral forces. This helps to maintain the alignment and geometry of the track and ensures safe train operations, especially at higher speeds.
3. Compatibility and Interoperability: UIC60 rails are used in many railway networks worldwide, promoting compatibility and interoperability. Rail tracks built to this standard can accommodate trains from different countries and regions, facilitating international rail transport and seamless connections between networks.
4. Quality Assurance and Safety: UIC60 railway steel rail is manufactured according to stringent quality control measures, ensuring high-quality rails that meet safety standards. This reduces the risk of rail failures and enhances the overall safety of railway operations.
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